bombard
Translation
to bombard, to shell, to assail
Examples
They will bombard the city.
They will bombard the city.
Reporters bombard her with questions.
Reporters bombard her with questions.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((with sth.)) to attack (sth.) with (sth.) They bombarded the fort with cannonballs.
((sb.)) ((with sth.)) to overwhelm (sb.) with (sth.) She bombarded him with complaints.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shell, attack, assail; Antonyms: defend, protect
Etymology
From Old French 'bombarde' (a mortar), from 'bombe' (bomb).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'bomb' being thrown hard and repeatedly.